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Apr 8, 2013 | 02:41 PM

winstonc

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Onstar tracking

If I unplug the power to the mirror does the Onstar tracking still work? I see a wire from the mirror to what I think is the antenna.

Thank you.

Apr 8, 2013 | 02:47 PM

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There are other things on that circuit.

Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Apr 8, 2013 | 03:45 PM

winstonc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JimTN

There are other things on that circuit.

Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning

So no Onstar with the mirror unplugged?

Took my car in for service last week and they unplugged the mirror.
I know it didn't just fall out because someone reconnected my invisacord wrong.

I'll contact OnStar and get a tracking log from last week.

Thank you.

Apr 8, 2013 | 03:54 PM

winstonc

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I think I better check again. The wire coming out of the mirror may not going straight to the antenna.

Time for me to get services manuals.

Apr 8, 2013 | 04:31 PM

ParisTNDude

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I'm pretty sure On-star tracks regardless of whether it's plugged in or not.

Apr 8, 2013 | 04:34 PM

winstonc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I'm pretty sure On-star tracks regardless of whether it's plugged in or not.

Thanks, I thought the power for the antenna went through the mirror. I'm pretty sure I'm wrong.

Apr 8, 2013 | 05:49 PM

JCtx

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Just call and opt out. You know your car is not being tracked by the mirror light being off, not red or green. But even if your subscription expired, by accepting the initial offer you gave them the rights to track your car for 'research' (marketing is the more appropriate word) purposes. Again, just call and tell them you don't want your car tracked, and are opting out. That way, if you ever need it for whatever emergency, like if your car is stolen, quickly activate it with a phone call, and locate the car. With my Azera, 'bluelink' can also slow the car down and shut off the engine. Maybe OnStar can do the same; don't know. But for sure they can locate the car for the police.

Apr 8, 2013 | 05:53 PM

truckplay

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onstar is under the passenger seat. unplug it there if you want. If you don't subscribe to onstar I doubt they care to track you.

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Apr 8, 2013 | 06:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by truckplay

onstar is under the passenger seat. unplug it there if you want. If you don't subscribe to onstar I doubt they care to track you.

oh yes they will...just the OP....

Apr 9, 2013 | 02:24 AM

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Maybe this thread will help you. It helped me...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...al-tranny.html

Apr 10, 2013 | 04:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by winstonc

Did they send you the log?

Apr 10, 2013 | 07:11 PM

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winstonc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluewasp

Did they send you the log?

Not yet.

I haven't had time but I talked with OnStar was told I need to be in the car.

But I promise to try tomorrow after work. I'm very interested to see whats in the report, if I can actually get one.

Apr 11, 2013 | 08:58 AM

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winstonc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluewasp

Did they send you the log?

Now I being told only the police can get the tracking report.

I'll keep you posted.

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by winstonc

Now I being told only the police can get the tracking report.

I'll keep you posted.

How many miles did they put on the car? File a police report and ask the dective to get a copy of the logs.

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